the car and leaned her over his shoulder. He then slowly trudged into the one-room log house. He put her down near the fireplace so that he could keep his eyes on her as he made a pallet for sleeping.
"I trust you enjoyed the drive down, except for the after-effects of the chloroform," Alexa didn't really know what to expect, but she never thought that he would try to engage her in pleasant conversation.
Still gagged, she couldn't respond, but he didn't make an attempt to remove it, "Ahh, my dream woman… one who doesn't talk back." He smiled at her and then chuckled. Very soon, he was laughing outright.
Alexa stared at him like he had grown horns. He abruptly stopped laughing and grabbed her head between both his hands. Alexa couldn't keep the surprise and fear out of her eyes, no matter her earlier resolve.
"Remember I know where you live and I know your friends. But especially, I know your daughter and her habits. If you even try to escape, I will make sure she pays very dearly. I know people who would pay a very handsome price for her, no questions asked. Figure that into your escape plans Ms. Graham." He roughly pushed her head back, and she lost her balance for a moment.
Immediately, his manner changed and he turned to make her a sleeping pallet. He then gently helped her onto it and covered her with a blanket. He lay down beside her on another pallet, his gun on his chest.
Alexa felt hot then cold as the fear rolled over her.
What kind of mad man is this? Oh God, you are my only strength!! Please deliver me from this evil person and keep my family safe. Oh God, I plead the blood of Jesus over them. Help me to keep a level head.
Alexa felt the tears roll down the side of her face. She knew this night would be a long one, but with God's help, she would make it – one step at a time, with His hand leading her all the way.
CHAPTER 17
The house Bob had rented not long ago was swarming with police, K-9 units, CSI personnel, and just about every media personality in the area. CC and his crew had been the first to arrive the night before and had been combing every inch of Bob's house ever since. CC had given them instructions to search out and report even the smallest detail that seemed out of place or unusual – whatever Bob had done with Alexa, CC was determined that he would leave no clue untraced until she was in his arms again.
I just hope I can find her before it's too late,
CC's brow was furrowed with worry.
The media had shown up this morning quite early due to a tip given by Bob's neighbors. They had overheard one of the officers say something about the abduction having taken place at the library, so half of them scurried over to that location. The library and surrounding parking lot had been taped off and was also being investigated. Whatever media was not here, was over there. CC had given them a statement earlier, but they were growing restless again – stopping everyone that passed, in hopes of getting the scoop.
Phil was parked down the street from all the chaos, but had come to be of some help, if he could. CC had called him this morning early to tell him what Alexa's message said and to ask for help. Now Phil just had to make it past the perimeter… He called CC's cell, "Hey, it's me and I'm here to help. Where are you? It's a complete zoo out here."
CC held his hand over his free ear and semi-shouted into the phone as he walked out of the house, "I'll meet you at the southeast corner of the house, right where all my squad has parked." Right then, he saw Phil waving to him from the outside edge of the barrier his officers had formed with their cars. CC motioned for him to come closer, so Phil, after assessing the situation, sat down on and slid across the hood of one of the cars. Of course, Phil's action had a copycat effect, and several officers had to detain and order the media back behind the barrier again. Phil's picture was sure to be in the paper
"I trust you enjoyed the drive down, except for the after-effects of the chloroform," Alexa didn't really know what to expect, but she never thought that he would try to engage her in pleasant conversation.
Still gagged, she couldn't respond, but he didn't make an attempt to remove it, "Ahh, my dream woman… one who doesn't talk back." He smiled at her and then chuckled. Very soon, he was laughing outright.
Alexa stared at him like he had grown horns. He abruptly stopped laughing and grabbed her head between both his hands. Alexa couldn't keep the surprise and fear out of her eyes, no matter her earlier resolve.
"Remember I know where you live and I know your friends. But especially, I know your daughter and her habits. If you even try to escape, I will make sure she pays very dearly. I know people who would pay a very handsome price for her, no questions asked. Figure that into your escape plans Ms. Graham." He roughly pushed her head back, and she lost her balance for a moment.
Immediately, his manner changed and he turned to make her a sleeping pallet. He then gently helped her onto it and covered her with a blanket. He lay down beside her on another pallet, his gun on his chest.
Alexa felt hot then cold as the fear rolled over her.
What kind of mad man is this? Oh God, you are my only strength!! Please deliver me from this evil person and keep my family safe. Oh God, I plead the blood of Jesus over them. Help me to keep a level head.
Alexa felt the tears roll down the side of her face. She knew this night would be a long one, but with God's help, she would make it – one step at a time, with His hand leading her all the way.
CHAPTER 17
The house Bob had rented not long ago was swarming with police, K-9 units, CSI personnel, and just about every media personality in the area. CC and his crew had been the first to arrive the night before and had been combing every inch of Bob's house ever since. CC had given them instructions to search out and report even the smallest detail that seemed out of place or unusual – whatever Bob had done with Alexa, CC was determined that he would leave no clue untraced until she was in his arms again.
I just hope I can find her before it's too late,
CC's brow was furrowed with worry.
The media had shown up this morning quite early due to a tip given by Bob's neighbors. They had overheard one of the officers say something about the abduction having taken place at the library, so half of them scurried over to that location. The library and surrounding parking lot had been taped off and was also being investigated. Whatever media was not here, was over there. CC had given them a statement earlier, but they were growing restless again – stopping everyone that passed, in hopes of getting the scoop.
Phil was parked down the street from all the chaos, but had come to be of some help, if he could. CC had called him this morning early to tell him what Alexa's message said and to ask for help. Now Phil just had to make it past the perimeter… He called CC's cell, "Hey, it's me and I'm here to help. Where are you? It's a complete zoo out here."
CC held his hand over his free ear and semi-shouted into the phone as he walked out of the house, "I'll meet you at the southeast corner of the house, right where all my squad has parked." Right then, he saw Phil waving to him from the outside edge of the barrier his officers had formed with their cars. CC motioned for him to come closer, so Phil, after assessing the situation, sat down on and slid across the hood of one of the cars. Of course, Phil's action had a copycat effect, and several officers had to detain and order the media back behind the barrier again. Phil's picture was sure to be in the paper
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